How to Answer “What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?”
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The strengths-and-weaknesses question may seem like the easiest of the bunch for job seekers to answer My strengths? Creativity! Problem-solving! Collaboration!
My weaknesses? Perfectionism! I work too hard! I care too much!
Though these answers may be true, they may also come across as trite and
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- The strengths-and-weaknesses question may seem like the easiest of the bunch for job seekers to answer
- My strengths? Creativity! Problem-solving! Collaboration! My weaknesses? Perfectionism! I work too hard! I care too much! Though these answers may be true, they may also come across as trite and unoriginal, even scheming
- job #1 in a job interview is standing out and job #2 is sounding honest.
- It’s best to prepare two answers for each question, even though you’ll probably only use one.
- Focus on a strength that is listed in the job description.
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